GSK Stockmann advises Arsipa Group on merger with engineering firm Ingenieurbüro Rainer Siebert

GSK Stockmann advised the Berlin-based Arsipa Group on its merger with the occupational health and safety firm Ingenieurbüro Rainer Siebert, also based in Berlin. Through the merger, the acquiring Arsipa Group company, PAPmed GmbH, is expanding its range of services in the eastern part of the German capital and the state of Brandenburg with the merger, …

Hogan Lovells strengthens Corporate & Finance practice in Singapore with Eric Tan hire

Singapore, 11 May – Global law firm Hogan Lovells has strengthened its Corporate & Finance practice in Singapore with the hire of Partner Eric Tan, marking the firm’s continued build-out of its private capital and finance capabilities in Asia.  

Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy Secures Landmark Administrative Court Ruling in Favor of Egyptian Resorts Company

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy has successfully obtained a significant and enforceable court ruling from the Administrative Court at the Egyptian State Council, suspending the decision of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) to invite the General Assembly of the Egyptian Resorts Company S.A.E. to meet for …

Osborne Clarke – Netherlands advises Sportway Media Group on its joint acquisition, with Broadcast Solutions Group, of Studio Automated.

Osborne Clarke – Netherlands has assisted Sportway Media Group, a Swedish world leading AI-automated sports production company, on its acquisition, together with Broadcast Solutions, a German leading system integrator and provider of innovative solutions for the broadcast media industry, of Studio Automated.

Anicet Okinga is the new Pharmaceutical Patent Senior Advisor at Licks Attorneys

Licks Attorneys is pleased to announce the hiring of Prof. Dr. Anicet Okinga, DDS Oral and Dental Surgeon, PharmD, Doctor in Pharmaceutical Sciences, as the firm’s new Pharmaceutical Patents Senior Advisor. His arrival reinforces the firm’s strategic focus on scientific excellence, high complexity patent matters, and technical depth in the pharmaceutical sector.

Homburger advises Kandou AI on its USD 225 m strategic funding round

On March 23, 2026, Swiss-based Kandou AI, a leader in high-speed, energy-efficient connectivity and system solutions for the AI era, announced the successful closing of its USD 225 m strategic funding round with backing from strong financial and strategic investors.

New eProcurement system in operation in Cyprus

As of 3 February 2026, the new national eProcurement System is in operation in Cyprus, under the responsibility of the General Accounting Office of the Republic. The system forms part of the ongoing reform of the public procurement framework and replaces the previous electronic procurement platform.

SME Fund 2026: EU Support for Intellectual Property Protection

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) launched the SME Fund 2026, a grant scheme for small and medium-sized enterprises, on 2 February 2026 with a total budget of €60 million.

EU–India: Key points of the free trade agreement

After many years of negotiations, the European Union and India have recently reached a preliminary free trade agreement aimed at facilitating trade flows, reducing tariffs, and simplifying customs procedures. The agreement covers markets that together represent around two billion consumers and encompasses goods, services, sustainability, and digital trade, with gradual implementation over an extended period.